bo1 coeng4波場波场
Jyutpingbo1 coeng4
Yalebō chèuhng
Definition
A ballroom; a place for holding balls and dance parties.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to older style dance halls or ballrooms where people pay to dance, often with professional dance partners. It carries a nostalgic or slightly old-fashioned connotation compared to modern dance studios or clubs. The term is derived from the English word ball.
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go3個goExamples
They went to a ballroom to dance tonight.
Is this ballroom very old?
Related words
Common phrases
go to a ballroom
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 波地, which refers to a sports field or court for playing ball games.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
